{"product_id":"ga-tomate-dixie-golden-giant-bio","title":"Organic 'Dixie Golden Giant' tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic 'Dixie Golden Giant' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a giant lemon-yellow, smooth, fruity and luminous\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Dixie Golden Giant' tomato is a magnificent heirloom variety from the Southern United States, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003every large, bright, and vibrant lemon-yellow fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e . Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces enormous tomatoes with \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, fruity, and sweet flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e in mid-season, perfect for thick slices, tasting plates, or elegant summer salads. Although massive, this tomato retains a supple and pleasing texture, with a balanced flavor that appeals to both lovers of sweet tomatoes and those who appreciate colorful heirloom varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e'Dixie Golden Giant' is ideal for adding sunshine to heirloom tomato platters, where its bright yellow color contrasts beautifully with red, purple, or green varieties. It's a generous, flavorful, and surprisingly elegant variety for a tomato of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large, lemon-yellow fruit, sweet and smooth flesh, heritage variety from the South\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lemon yellow \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Large, round to slightly flattened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very large (XL)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Yellow beefsteak\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Smooth, soft, fruity, juicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 mm (1\/8–1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination in \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e . Reduce watering and nitrogen during the hardening-off period to encourage strong seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTransplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm (24–36\")\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong\u003e120–180 cm (4–6')\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Provide \u003cstrong\u003efull sun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003esturdy staking\u003c\/strong\u003e , as the fruit can become very heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Harvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong\u003euniform lemon yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly soft. To get a head start, pick fruit that has already begun \u003cstrong\u003eto color\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen at \u003cstrong\u003e22°C or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e . Store at \u003cstrong\u003e12–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its fruity texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e • Exceptional \u003cstrong\u003esliced\u003c\/strong\u003e , for sandwiches or tasting plates \u003cbr\u003e• Perfect in \u003cstrong\u003ebright salads\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding sweetness and elegance\u003cbr\u003e • Delicious \u003cstrong\u003ewhen gently cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e , roasted or simmered\u003cbr\u003e • Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eplatters of heirloom tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its vibrant yellow color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The 'Dixie Golden Giant' tomato is a true shining giant: sweet, fruity, generous, and sumptuous. A remarkable heirloom variety that brings brilliance and richness to both the vegetable garden and the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075564888224,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Tomate_DixieGoldenGiant_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765292476","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-tomate-dixie-golden-giant-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}